Founders

Misha Petrick

Misha Petrick

Founder, Head of Development

In school, I got interested in 3D and rendered pictures with characters. At the same time, I made 2D animations in Microsoft Paint. I studied to become a designer in university and later took animation courses with Sasha Dorogov. In 2019, I completed a visual storytelling and pitching course at Gobelins.

For several years, I worked as a designer and then as an art director at Instinct advertising agency (BBDO). After freelancing for several years as an animation art director, I founded Petrick. I develop the studio as a creative director, combining all three areas of my work experience—animation, design, and advertising.

In studio projects, I have a strong attraction to different styles—probably due to the influence of Soviet cartoons. I'm always interested in exploring new execution techniques — it's just fun. I also love loop animation and pixel art.

I’m growing up together with the studio. At first, I did a lot of work by hand, and the team helped me. We simply took briefs and produced animations with a main focus on its quality. Then we improved in design. Next, we improved in directing. And now it's time for me to try to help the team, or at least not get in their way. Currently, we continue to improve in directing, as well as often write stories and creatives for clients ourselves.

Nadya Petrick

Nadya Petrick

Co-founder, New Business

Misha Petrick

Founder, Head of Development, Creative Director

Misha is a lover of racing in F1 simulators and a master of varial kickflips. He participates in all creative and business processes at the studio, striving to maintain balance between them. He also runs a blog about animation and has a passion for enriching it. Misha's grandmother does cross-stitching, which sparked his passion for pixel art and minimalism.

— How long have you been working in this field?

I think since 2014

— What's your job in the studio?

My job is to combine the daily tasks of an entrepreneur and a creative director. Nadya and I are responsible for taking all high-level decisions for the studio. We meticulously choose projects that can reveal each director's potential and lead to the best result for the client.

We form a team for the projects together with producers and directors. I normally join all important calls and oversee each project. But I do try to trust the team to call the shots.

— What do you like about your job?

I like being helpful and I love those moments when a smart solution is born. But most of all I appreciate moments when the team is happy with the results of a project. It brings me inner harmony.

— What do you hate about the job?

A long chain of communication where important feedback gets lost in translation.

— If you have one, what is your dream?

I want the studio to outlive me.

— What's your top-3 animation movie recommendation?

Story of One Crime (1962), Revolting Rhymes (2016), Perfect Blue (1997)

Projects by Misha Petrik

Founders

Misha Petrick

Misha Petrick

Founder, Head of Development

In school, I got interested in 3D and rendered pictures with characters. At the same time, I made 2D animations in Microsoft Paint. I studied to become a designer in university and later took animation courses with Sasha Dorogov. In 2019, I completed a visual storytelling and pitching course at Gobelins.

For several years, I worked as a designer and then as an art director at Instinct advertising agency (BBDO). After freelancing for several years as an animation art director, I founded Petrick. I develop the studio as a creative director, combining all three areas of my work experience—animation, design, and advertising.

In studio projects, I have a strong attraction to different styles—probably due to the influence of Soviet cartoons. I'm always interested in exploring new execution techniques — it's just fun. I also love loop animation and pixel art.

I’m growing up together with the studio. At first, I did a lot of work by hand, and the team helped me. We simply took briefs and produced animations with a main focus on its quality. Then we improved in design. Next, we improved in directing. And now it's time for me to try to help the team, or at least not get in their way. Currently, we continue to improve in directing, as well as often write stories and creatives for clients ourselves.

Nadya Petrick

Nadya Petrick

Co-founder, New Business